Originally Posted by stormpeakco

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(IMO) Consider demo-ing a fatbike (w/ <3" wide rubber during non-winter seasons) on 27.5" (or even 29" wheels) cuz trail riding is so much more fun than riding on any tarmac.

And by all means, consider ditching the clip ins and riding with platforms with spikes and soft rubber sole "skate shoes" for any techy-ish trails. Your elbows will love you and I've become more aggressive with some modestly technical steps and rock gardens...just knowing I'm gonna be fine without having to clip out when ones attempted feat becomes girdled down to the Clint Eastwood reality (a man has got to know...).